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DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … death to cash her pension checks. Attempts to steal from and defraud our pension system will be rooted out,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law … Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond reprehensible and … at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring justice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionOpinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 2011-1
… corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 858 (7), (9), (17): An industrial development agency lacks authority to hire … ( see General Municipal Law § 856 [1] [a]; see also NY Const, art X, § 5). With limited exceptions, these special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does … should not assume the default is the correct Location for each individual transaction. Instead, agencies must review and select the appropriate Location for each transaction, based on the vendor’s preference. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationContract Advisory No. 26
… not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … the procurement record when submitting transactions to OSC for approval. References : Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/waterford-265.pdfRetirees Contribute - Statewide
Workers who have retired from service in State and local government play an important role in New York State's economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/retirees-contribute-all-counties.pdfDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… make sure that agriculture can thrive in the Empire State for generations to come.” The state boasted more than 33,400 … from 2012 to 2017. New York ranks as a national leader for a variety of agricultural commodities. Milk is the state’s largest commodity, ranking third for sales nationwide in 2017, with sales of over $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyOpinion 97-16
… of compensation) -- Powers and Duties (audit of claim for compensation submitted by assigned counsel) CLAIMS -- Audit (by county of claim for compensation by assigned counsel in amount fixed by court) -- Payment (without audit of claim for compensation fixed by court) COUNTY LAW, §§722, 722-b, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16Opinion 2000 - 13
… 176-b provides that a person "shall not be eligible" for volunteer membership in more than one fire company at one … Village Law §10-1006[10]; General City Law §11-a[10]; Not-for-Profit-Corporation Law §1402[c]). By its terms, … 10 sets forth a threshold eligibility requirement for membership in a volunteer fire company. Since it provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… success story. It is meeting the growing consumer demand for healthy, easy-to-prepare dinner options that arrive at … results and shows significant potential as demand for online meal services increases. We’re proud to help this New York business expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 275
… live in the five boroughs of New York City are eligible for the tax decrease. State employees who live in the five boroughs who receive a supplemental wage for payment in PaySR are eligible for the supplemental tax decrease. Effective Date(s) New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/275-changes-new-york-city-resident-withholding-tables-and-new-york-cityXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The information in this section is intended to aid State agency managers in establishing or enhancing the agency’s contract monitoring … determine whether contractors deliver goods and services in accordance with the contract terms and other requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… in 2020, according to preliminary data reported to the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Motor … 63 county jail and correctional facilities; and 13 New York City correctional facilities. Between March 2012 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyOpinion 94-21
… board, in its discretion, may require multiple signatures for all, or a reasonable class of, purchase orders. You ask … 110 further provides that "(t)he town board may provide for the encumbering of appropriation accounts at more … to section 110 to provide, by resolution or local law, for a purchase order system whereby appropriate officials of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21XI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… process, and guidance to State contracting entities in determining whether a contract-related transaction is … professionals vendors contractors Topics covered in this Chapter: Guidance and general contract processing … to unique requirements Information to assist agencies in managing and monitoring active contracts Procurement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… and cannot perform your duties because of a physical or mental condition. For more information about the types of … the outstanding balance that was due when you retired in a single lump sum payment. Following full repayment, the … of pension and retirement benefits must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) —a court order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The … also did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for collections and complete monthly bank reconciliations and … includes the Town Supervisor. The Board is responsible for general oversight of the Town’s operations and finances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fOpinion 97-24
… may not participate in a service award program established for the members of the fire company unless they have been … as members of the fire company and are subject to call for whatever duties may be assigned under the rules and … may participate in a service award program established for the members of the fire company. You state that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24